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Upcoming Events to Mark the Monarch Butterfly’s Return
On October 7th, I will share a monarch-related book talk at the Napa Library. The event will conclude with an invitation to join a book club for Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman, available for purchase from Napa Bookmine at the event. Join us and discover how you can make a difference.
Monarch Education Project: Raising Awareness and Action
Have you had any monarch sightings this summer? Come to First Thursdays on September 7th between 5-9 pm at the Oxbow Commons to tell us about them.
Speaking Up for Monarchs: Talk About Taking Action
Attending events that celebrate our flagship species is one of the ways we can repair our relationship to nature and heal environmental wounds. Attend The Bay Area Butterfly Festival on Sunday, June 1st, from 10am-5pm on Mare Island in Vallejo to learn more about taking action for monarchs.
Collaborating to Support Monarch Butterflies
Dirt Girls are planting a Monarch Waystation at Napa Valley Language Academy this spring thanks to a generous donor and a collaborative effort.
Plant(ing) Empowerment: Lessons from Ruth Bancroft
For a time, I was 'wintering' through the month-long stay-at-home order and rainy weather just fine. But when the sun came out again, I took advantage of the opportunity to socialize outside with a close friend. We visited the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery for a self-guided tour of an impressive display of drought-tolerant plants. … Continue reading Plant(ing) Empowerment: Lessons from Ruth Bancroft
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